07/09/2026
It was just another buying trip to the NEC Spring & Autumn Fair until suddenly…I bumped into Jeff Banks CBE - iconic British designer, brilliant businessman, and yes, a national treasure. He exudes proper old school elegance, rare to see these days 👔 (especially in the NEC 🫤) We met briefly many years ago when I worked in fashion. Since then he has gained a whole new fanbase with his eloquent, common-sense commentary of current affairs 🇬🇧 Such a lovely chat this afternoon about the fashion industry, retail, politics and the state of our dear nation 🇬🇧 Jeff, please cycle over for coffee and cake at Nest soon!